# Partners & Services

### Partners & Services

The **Partners & Services** section is used to manage integrations with external service providers. These services extend platform functionality by enabling additional processing, automation, or third-party connectivity.

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Some AI-based services are only available after they have been explicitly activated under [**System Services**](#system-services).
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### Overview

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The Partners & Services overview displays all external services that can be connected to the account.

Here you can:

* View all available services
* Filter services by status (active or deactivated)
* Search services by provider
* Connect new external partners
* Manage system-provided services

Services are activated at the **account level** and are available to all projects and users, depending on permissions.

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### Connecting External Partners

External partners can be connected via the **Connect Partner** action.

When connecting a partner, you define:

* The **service provider**
* Required **endpoints or credentials**, depending on the provider

Once connected, the service becomes available for use within the platform.

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### System Services

In addition to external partners, the platform provides built-in **system services** that can be activated or deactivated.

Examples include:

* Translation of texts and subtitles
* Text-to-speech generation
* Text and metadata generation
* Image generation from text input
* Realtime event handling for livestreams

System services are managed via **Manage System Services** and can be enabled individually.

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### Data Processing and Compliance

Some services may process personal or content-related data.

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When activating external or system services, data may be processed by the respective service provider. Information about data processing and sub-processors is available directly within the Partners & Services section.
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### Availability and Permissions

* Partners & Services are managed at the **account level**
* Only administrators can connect or manage services
* Availability of services may vary depending on the account (tenant)